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New Research Shows Eating More of This Pantry Staple Could Help You Reach Weight-Related Goals
Simply adding more canned and dried beans and chickpeas into your diet could improve your overall diet quality and may even help you...
Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD

Daily Omega-3 Supplements May Change Your Behavior, Scientists Reveal
Your daily supplements could be changing your behavior, specifically those containing omega-3. Roughly one in 13 American adults takes...
Pandora Dewan

Common Snack Foods May Make You Frailer, Study Warns
Ultra-processed foods could be increasing your risk of become frailer as you age, new research suggests. However, some foods appear to be...
Pandora Dewan

18 Foods with More Fiber Than Oatmeal
Sick of the same breakfast every morning? Get your fiber fix with these sweet, savory, and satisfying high-fiber foods. Fiber could use a...
Christine Byrne

You’ve Been Diagnosed with Heart Failure. Now What?
Congestive heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. But it can be managed. Here’s what to do if you...
Hope Winsborough

These 10 States Have the Highest Rates of Obesity in the U.S.
People are considered to be overweight if their weight exceeds what is deemed to be normal for a person of their height. More...
Nancy Schimelpfening, MS

Mediterranean Diet: Nutrients in These Foods May Help Slow Brain Aging
A new study has found that specific nutrients similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet may play a crucial role in slowing down...
Victoria Stokes
14 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
Exercising regularly, managing stress, and eating more foods high in fiber and probiotics may help lower blood sugar levels. However,...
Arlene Semeco, MS, RD

Nature vs. Nurture: How Much Do Genes Matter When It Comes to Health?
Looking through your family photos, you can recognize some of the traits that run in your family. These can be things like blue eyes or...
Kara Mayer Robinson

Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Brain
You Miss Out on Sleep You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...
Dan Brennan, MD

Healthy Gut Microbiome: The SilverSneakers Guide
The bacteria in your digestive system have a huge impact on your overall health. Keep them balanced with these tips. Deep in your...
Sari Harrar

3 Reasons to Go for a Walk Today (That Have Nothing to Do with Your Heart)
Walking doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Here are some of the unsung benefits that will motivate you to lace up your shoes....
Elizabeth Millard

Can eating more fruits and vegetables help with sleep?
Getting a good night’s sleep is not always as simple as it sounds. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends...
Erika Watts

Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new...
Paul Ian Cross, PhD

Beyond Basic Blood Tests
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ. Blood also helps remove the waste...
newsinhealth.nih.gov
The carnivore diet is popular with influencers. Here's what experts say about trying it.
Men on TikTok are going viral for eyebrow-raising carnivore diets. Health and fitness influencers — who often don't have degrees in...
Hannah Yasharoff

MEAL SEQUENCING: BENEFITS, MYTHS, AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT
While portion control focuses on reducing the amount you eat, meal sequencing strategically orders different foods within your meals....
Mya Care Blogger

I was eating myself to death before losing 200 pounds without weight-loss drugs
Comedian Ian Karmel talks about growing up fat, being terrified of doctors as a 420-pound man, getting healthier and losing 200 pounds. I...
Ian Karmel and A. Pawlowski
Overwhelmed? How to reduce anxiety in times of stress
Stress is an an unavoidable fact of life. And some of it is actually good for us, helping us develop resilience and fueling motivation...
Marguerite Ward

As you age, balance can become an issue. Here’s what to do.
Although you can slip and fall at any point in life, it’s more common with age. More than 1 out of 4 older adults take a tumble each...
Hallie Levine
How to Recognize a Silent Stroke
Silent strokes are small strokes that may occur in a part of the brain that doesn’t cause visible symptoms. But multiple silent strokes...
Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA

1st human to contract H5N2 bird flu dies: What to know about symptoms
A person in Mexico has died from avian influenza, aka bird flu, amid an ongoing global outbreak of the virus affecting poultry and other...
Caroline Kee

7 Surprising Causes of Overeating (And What to Do About It)
Ever wonder why you can’t stop after just one handful of chips? A dietitian breaks down what’s happening — and how to get your food...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.

Top 10 foods for healthy eyes
Oily fish, nuts, citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and many other foods contain nutrients that may benefit eye health. Nutrients in...
Zawn Villines
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